How much sun does Indian warrior need?

Indian warrior grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Indian warrior bloom?

Indian warrior blooms in January, February, March, and April.

Where is Indian warrior native?

Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Indian warrior attract?

Indian warrior draws hummingbirds and bumble bees.

Indian warrior

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Pedicularis densiflora

Last reviewed: October 2026

Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in January, February, March, and April. The flowers draw hummingbirds and bumble bees.

Toxicity unknown

Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

low

Size

8"–20" H × 8"–12" W

Bloom

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

hummingbirds, bumble bees

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A hemiparasitic perennial with reddish, fern-like foliage forming a low rosette, sending up dense spikes of tubular red flowers in late winter, drawing some nutrients from the roots of neighboring shrubs.

Growing Indian warrior

Grow Indian warrior in part shade and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 20 inches tall and spread 8 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

An early-season nectar source for hummingbirds and bumble bees when few other plants are blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Indian warrior need?: Indian warrior grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Indian warrior bloom?: Indian warrior blooms in January, February, March, and April.
Where is Indian warrior native?: Indian warrior (Pedicularis densiflora) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Indian warrior attract?: Indian warrior draws hummingbirds and bumble bees.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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